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@Clark sounds good! I have rented a room through Air BnB just for my first night in Porto, then plan to do alburgues and B&Bs the rest of the time. I am planning on heading out around 7am I think on the 20th, though I have been told not to "make plans" for the Camino. Hope to see you on the...
Hi @Barbara06! When you did the coastal route, were you ever totally alone? I don't mind the mental part of walking alone (at all), but for safety reasons, I really don't relish the idea of not being in proximity of other pilgrims. (Im a female doing Porto - Santiago, May/June 2018) Thank you!
Hello, @Owensr23! I am on that same schedule! I may be walking the coast a few more days after day one, but have yet to 100% decide. I am very glad to have seen your message - I am a female walking alone, and while I don't want to impede on anyone's Camino, this puts me at great ease to know...
@EllenO yes, I am walking alone. I'm definitely pretty nervous about it, but have been reassured to read a lot of comments in these forums saying that I really needn't be. I will be carrying pepper spray or mace in the event of an animal encounter. And I am still unsure of my route, as I am...
Hello! I am setting out on Sunday, May 20.. sounds like I am missing you by a week! Since you are an experienced pilgrim though, you might just catch up to me! Thanks for the response, and buen camino!
Hello all! I am planning on doing the Camino Portugues (first timer!), taking the coastal/senda litoral route at the end of May 2018. I am a bit nervous about walking entirely alone. My understanding is that on this route, you sometimes are the only pilgrim around. This is more of a safety...
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